East Jefferson General Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006

Region: : LA - Metairie




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 220
Average amount East Jefferson General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $42,043.00
Average amount Medicare paid East Jefferson General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,643.00
Difference between what East Jefferson General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,400.00
Hospital's Markup: 332%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $52,062.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,566.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 19% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1138 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 59%